About us

We help open-hearted seekers ditch their day-to-day and become who they were created to be.

Whether you're a newbie seeker or a lifelong seeker, our mission at Desert Reset is for you to have the most transformative experience of your life, and a lot of fun doing it. Go on a journey deeper into yourself through hypnotherapy, yoga, sound baths, breathwork, a guided 1-mile hike in Joshua Tree National Park, plant-based meals, and nature. We believe the stunning desert allows for much-needed space to reset and the expansiveness to think in new ways.

Desert Reset is located in the mystical Mojave Desert--a short 2-hour drive from Los Angeles or 30 minutes from Palm Springs, but feels like a whole other world away. The serene retreat space is a mid-century jewel on 2.5 acres of stunning desert with all the modern amenities--the perfect place to reset.

"This retreat nourished my soul, lit up my heart, and refreshed my psyche in the best possible way to bring back out into the world."

Event Highlights

5-STAR LODGING

Spend three nights at an impeccably styled mid-century jewel on 2.5 acres of stunning piñon and juniper studded Mojave desert. Up the road from the property is the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park. Nature, with all the modern amenities--internet, pool, yoga studio, fire pit, and more.

GROUP HYPNOTHERAPY

Like a guided meditation, you will be led into the deepest parts of YOU to gain deeper self-insight, release old patterns and blocks, and take a quantum life leap. Group hypnotherapy is not only a powerful journey of healing and self-discovery, but it's a lot of fun, too! No previous experience necessary.

Enjoy delicious, healthy, plant-based meals. Meals made to satisfy your cravings and maintain your energy. Gluten-free options available. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included. (Dinner is reserved for participants to eat as they choose by making their own meals or enjoying a local restaurant.)

TIBETAN SOUND BATH MEDITATION

Part meditation, part listening exercise, sound baths are healing musical performances that deeply effect both the physical body and the subtle energy body to help heal depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia, and to deepen soul connection and to spark creativity.

BURNING RITUAL

An ancient ceremony that employs fire for the final release of what no longer serves you so that you can make space for something new and better.

GUIDED HIKE IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

A unique, up-close opportunity to see and experience the beauty and majesty of the National Park. Incredible rock formations and panoramic landscapes await you.

EXTRA CURRICULAR

Swimming, Wildlife watching, Stargazing, Journaling, Photography, Rock climbing, Relaxing by the fire pit, Enjoying spectacular sunrises and sunsets, Exploring the local town and world-renowned Joshua Tree National Park, Couple's intimacy building exercises, and so much more.

Venue Highlights

The retreat center is an impeccably designed mid-century jewel with a main house, pool, pool house, yoga studio, and fire pit. The property sits at 4,000 feet above sea level on 2.5 private acres of desert oak, piñon and juniper studded desert on the north flank of the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Just up the road from the property is the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park and just to the west is the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Nature, with all the modern amenities.

Here are the key amenities that you will find on the property.

There are three separate structures with a minisplit heating and air conditioning unit in each room. Sitting atop a hill at nearly 4,000 feet above sea level, on most days simply opening screened windows offers very effective cross ventilation for cooling.

1. Main House:
The house includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, sunroom, laundry room, and communal office. Two of the bedrooms offer queen beds and share a full bathroom off the hallway. The master bedroom offers a California king bed and is en suite with its own bathroom (with both shower and bathtub).

2. Pool House:
The pool house, which is a charming converted horse stable, includes three bedrooms (one en suite) and one bathroom. The en suite bedroom has a queen bed, one bedroom has two twin beds, and one bedroom has a queen bed with a pullout queen sofa.

3. Retreat/Yoga Studio:
The retreat studio is a single large room (20 feet by 30 feet) that can accommodate approximately 15 yoga enthusiasts. It can also be configured to accommodate meetings with perhaps 12 participants seated comfortably.

Swimming Pool:
The swimming pool offers a cooling respite on hot days. The pool is not heated so the pool temperature will depend on the outside temperature. There are loungers for relaxation. Only plasticware is allowed at the pool.

Patios:
There is ample seating and lounging furniture on the various patios and decks. There is also an outdoor picnic table that seats six for alfresco dining.

Gas Fire Pit:
There is a converted a large Chinese wok into a propane fire pit. It is the perfect place to sit on cool nights under a blanket of stars.

Other:
The architectural style of the buildings might best be described as “high desert ranch”. The original portion of the house is constructed of brick with open beam sloped ceilings. Most of the floors are rustic Mexican Sautillo tiles.

Amenities

Air Conditioning in Rooms

Free Wifi

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Coffee/Tea

Yoga Studio

Schedule

A typical day includes:

Morning Vinyasa Yoga to awaken the mind-body connection
Joshua Tree Grounding Exercise
Awaken to Who You were Created to Be in Group Hypnotherapy
Open Discussion Q & A
Emotional Centering Breathwork
Guided 1-mile Hike in Joshua Tree National Park
Invoke your Desires Burning Ritual
Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath Meditation
Intimacy Building (or Attracting) Written Exercise

Menu/Cuisine

What meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in the price of the retreat, both for residents and commuters. We don't include dinner in order to give participants an opportunity to eat as they wish and explore the wonderful local restaurants and town. You can also use the kitchen in the main house to make your own plant-based dinner. (Participants often cook together as one communal group, too!) There are dining room and living room tables in the main community house, as well as outdoor dining tables too. Light snacks (bars, fruit, nuts) are allowed in your bedroom.

What are meals like?

All meals served are plant-based. Breakfast includes fresh fruit plates, granola, bagels and cream cheese, tomatoes, yogurt, avocado toast, juices and milks. Lunches are brought in from a Palm Springs vegan chef who uses organic and local foods. When wheat or gluten products are served, alternatives are provided. There will be snacks available at all times. If you need to supplement the food offered, you may bring your own food.

What if I want to eat meat?

This is a plant-based retreat, so there will be no meat served or allowed to be cooked or eaten in communal spaces. You are welcome to have animal products in your bedroom (like freeze-dried jerky). You are free to opt-out of the breakfast and lunch meals and dine at the local restaurants, if you prefer. Dinner is not included for the purpose of you to enjoy a meal of your choice and craving.

Accommodations

Rooms vary in price, and space is limited. Choose between a "Commuter" or "Residential" retreat. A "Residential" retreat includes accommodations on-site. As a "Commuter" you will enjoy the full retreat experience, but accommodations are not included. If you choose "Commuter," you will need to book your accommodations through Airbnb, VRBO, or at a hotel.

There are rooms with Cal King beds, Queen beds, and Twin beds. Also comfortable twin cots and pull-out Queen sofa sleepers are available. You can choose a private room with an en-suite bathroom or you can choose to share a bathroom with another room or two other rooms.

Please visit the website for more detailed information.

Each room is impeccably styled in mid-century modern desert design. Each has a mini-split heating and air conditioning unit with remote control. All bathrooms are stocked with hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers. Towels, wash cloths, sheets, pillows, and blankets are provided for each guest.

Two examples of available rooms are as follows:

CALIFORNIA KING (PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM)
A 5 star room. This is the gorgeous master bedroom. Just entering it brings instant relaxation and transportation to "vacation." Spacious and impeccably designed. It is the largest, most private room. (Comfortable cots are also available.)

POOL HOUSE #6 (Shared bathroom)
This room is offered as a single occupant and up to four occupants. It is the largest pool house bedroom. Spacious, stylish and impeccable. A bonus is that it has a desk with chair and it opens directly to the pool area. The bathroom is accessed by walking outside approximately 10 ft.

Directions

Desert Reset is located near world-renowned Joshua Tree National Park in the mystical Mojave Desert--a short 2-hour drive from Los Angeles or 30 minutes from Palm Springs, but feels like a whole other world away. The serene retreat space is a mid-century jewel on 2.5 acres of stunning desert with all the modern amenities. The perfect place for self-care and self-discovery.

Airport Information:

We encourage you to fly into Palm Springs, as that is the closest airport. Plus, Palm Springs is a wonderful vacation destination. If you have never been, we suggest spending a day exploring that city either before or after your retreat.

If you prefer not to rent a car, there are taxis (Desert City Taxi), Uber, and shuttles (AM/PM Shuttle Service) from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree. Uber services the Joshua Tree area, and there is an Enterprise Car Rental near the retreat if you decide to rent a car. Brad may be doing an airport run to and from the airport as well. If you know your flight information, please let us know and it might possibly work out that Brad can pick you and other participants up and drop you off.

If you are flying into LAX and do not want to rent a car, we suggest you take Tesloop (Tesla's city-to-city car service). It is very reasonably priced and reliable, other LA-based Desert Reset participants have taken it to the retreat in the past.

AIRPORT TRAVEL TIME:

Palm Springs, CA (PSP) – 35 min.

Ontario, CA (ONT) – 1 hour 25 min.

Orange County, CA (JWA) – 1 hour 50 min.

Long Beach, CA (LGB) – 2 hours 10 min.

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) – 2 hours 20 min.

San Diego, CA (SAN) – 2 hours 30 min.

About the
Venue and Teacher

A mid-century jewel with a private yoga studio, fire pit, bbq, pool and detached converted horse stable pool house on 2.5 acres of Mojave desert.Cactus Moon Retreat sits at about 3,500 feet above sea level on 2 1/2 acres of desert oak, piñon and juniper studded desert on the north flank of the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Just up the road from the property is the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park and just to the west is the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Sleeps 14.

Cynthia has dedicated her life to helping the world to heal. She has been teaching spiritual principles, leading guided meditations, and conducting workshops for over 31 years. Cynthia is an author, weekly podcast host, teacher, contributing writer to numerous media outlets and magazines, a board certified hypnotherapist, and a Transcendental Meditation practitioner since 1973.But her extensive clientele consider her to be much more than that. Her unique approach to the art of hypnotherapy has redefined its practice not only as a means for emotional healing and behavior modification, but as a powerful system of spiritual teaching. Her techniques have proven to be highly successful in transforming the lives of thousands, including many of Hollywood's elite, establishing her as one of the most innovative practitioners in her field.

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Why Retreat?

We asked people why they go on retreat, here's what they said:

To bring my friend and open her world to the gift of yoga.
Denise

Retreat Guru's Vision

We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.